Deficiency Records for Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation
Updated as of April 01, 2024
A list of the most recent deficiencies for Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-18 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-10-27 | 2023-11-13 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-10-04 | 2023-10-17 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-04 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-04 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-04 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-04 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-02 | N |
| Assure that each resident?s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-02 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-02 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-02 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-02 | N |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-02 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-02 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2023-09-15 | 2023-10-02 | Y |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-24 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2022-07-01 | 2022-07-29 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2022-07-01 | 2022-07-29 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-07-01 | 2022-07-28 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2022-07-01 | 2022-07-28 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-07-01 | 2022-07-28 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-07-01 | 2022-07-28 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-07-01 | 2022-07-28 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-19 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-04-22 | 2022-05-19 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-01-07 | 2022-02-04 | Y |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2022-01-07 | 2022-02-04 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-12 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-12 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-10-15 | 2021-11-12 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-11-12 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-11-12 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-04 | Y |
| Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-04 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2021-09-10 | 2021-10-04 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-17 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-06-17 | 2021-07-08 | Y |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | Health | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-07 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-07 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-07 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-07 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-07 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-07 | N |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-07 | N |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Health | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-07 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-07 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-07 | N |
